Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science of the Hong Kong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), launched in 1998, is the first full-time undergraduate Chinese medicine (CM) programme funded by the University Grants Committee in Hong Kong.
Programme Aims
The aim of this double-degree programme is to equip students with a comprehensive and practical understanding of Chinese medicine. The ultimate goal is to train a new generation of Chinese medicine practitioners with the ability to integrate modern science and technology with Chinese medicine principles on a scientific basis for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Programme Details
This is a 6-year full-time double degree programme, with 15-month internship training, and an Honours Project. The curriculum of the programme encompasses extensive courses in Chinese medicine as well as courses in biomedical and clinical Western medicine, in an approximate ratio of 7:3.
Instructors in this programme use diversified teaching tools and activities, including multimedia teaching aids, case study, group discussion, and laboratory practice, medicinal herb field trips, and hospital visits to achieve outcome-based teaching and learning. To uphold the spirit of “Whole Person Education” as advocated by the University, 31 credits courses in general education are included in the new curriculum.
6-year Study Schedule
Core Chinese Medicine Courses and internship
- Fundamental Theories of CM
- Diagnostics of CM
- History of Chinese Medicine
- Ancient Chinese Medical Prose - Selected Readings
- Ancient Chinese Medical Prose - Classical Chinese
Core Biomedical Science courses
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biomedical Sciences Lab I, IIA & III
Elective course
Nil
University Core and General Education courses
- University Chinese
- University English I & II
- History & Civilization
- Values & the Meaning of Life
- University Life
Core Chinese Medicine Courses and internship
- Selected Readings of CM Classics (I) - Canon
- Clinical Chinese Materia Medica
- Clinical Chinese Materia Medica Lab
- Chinese Medicinal Formulae
Core Biomedical Science courses
- Microbiology and Immunology
- General Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Fundamental Diagnosis
- Pre-clinical sciences lab
- Clinical sciences lab
- Medical Ethics
Elective course
Nil
University Core and General Education courses
- Healthy Lifestyle
- The Art of Persuasion
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Interdisciplinary Thematic Courses
Core Chinese Medicine Courses and internship
- Selected Readings of CM Classics (II) - Treatise on Exogenous Febrile Diseases
- Internal Medicine of CM I
- Internal Medicine of CM- Clinical Practice I
- Internal Medicine of CM II
- Internal Medicine of CM- Clinical Practice II
- Acupuncture - Basic Theories
- Acupuncture Lab
- Acupuncture – Clinical Practice
- Acupuncture – Clinical Practice Attachment
Core Biomedical Science courses
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System & Hepatobiliary System
- Renal System
- Reproductive System
- Hematology
- Endocrinology
Elective course
Any one of the following courses:
- Introduction to CM Philosophy
- Yi-Jing and CM
- Free elective
University Core and General Education courses
- Interdisciplinary Thematic Courses
Core Chinese Medicine Courses and internship
- Selected Readings of CM Classics (III) - Golden Chamber
- Selected Readings of CM Classics (IV) - Science of Seasonal Febrile Diseases
- Paediatrics of CM
- Surgery of Chinese Medicine
- Orthopaedics & Traumatology of CM & Tui Na I
- Orthopaedics & Traumatology of CM & Tui Na Lab I
- Orthopaedics & Traumatology of CM & Tui Na II
- Orthopaedics & Traumatology of CM & Tui Na Lab II
Core Biomedical Science courses
- Surgery & Emergency Medicine
- Nervous System
- Infectious Diseases and Rheumatic Diseases
- Public Health & Family Medicine
Elective course
Any one of the following courses:
- A Comparative Study of the Traditional Chinese & Western Medical Systems
- Introduction to Differential Diagnosis of Critical and Severe Diseases
- Current Topics on Clinical Research in CM
- Clinical Thinking Skills in Chinese Medicine
- Free elective
University Core and General Education courses
- GE Capstone
Core Chinese Medicine Courses and internship
- Gynaecology of CM
- Otorhinolaryngology of CM
- Ophthalmology of CM
- Different Theories of CM
- Chinese Medicine Integrated Clinical Practice
- Clinical Internship I
Core Biomedical Science courses
- Honours Project I
- Honours Project II
Elective course
Any one of the following courses:
- Cosmetology of Traditional CM
- Free elective
University Core and General Education courses
Nil
Core Chinese Medicine Courses and internship
- Clinical Internship II
- Specialty Studies and Professional Training of CM
Core Biomedical Science courses
Nil
Elective course
Nil
University Core and General Education courses
Nil
The above courses are taught in English/Putonghua/Cantonese.
Clinical Practice & Internship
Clinical practice plays an important role in learning Chinese medicine. Students are required to conduct clinical practicum training in the following Chinese medicine clinics runs by HKBU from the 1st years onwards. In the fifth and sixth years, students are also required to complete 12-month internship in a Chinese Medicine teaching hospital in mainland China, followed by a 3-month specialised clinical internship.
There are a total of 16 Chinese medicine clinics under the School of Chinese Medicine, nine of which are operated directly by the Clinical Division.
Honors Project
This is a 6-unit Honors Project and the aim is to provide students with first hand experience on scientific research. Students may choose a topic from a wide variety of areas, ranging from laboratory experience, eqidemiologic study and clinical investigation of Chinese medicine.
Admission Requirements
The major student intake is Form 6 graduates with Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination results who applied via the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS). Applicants with suitable qualifications will also be considered by applying via non-JUPAS route. The approximate annual intake is 35-40.
Application Procedures
Applicants must satisfy the entrance requirements specific to their desired programmes of study IN ADDITION TO the General University Admission Requirements. Please click here for details about the General University Admission Requirements.
Program Requirements#
HKDSE
| Note 1: | No alternative Chinese language qualifications will be accepted in lieu of HKDSE Chinese language. |
| Note 2: | One elective must be Biology or Chemistry. [Combined Science (Chemistry, Biology), Combined Science (Biology, Physics) and Combined Science (Physics, Chemistry) will not be recognised as Biology or Chemistry (Applied to applicants in or before 2023 as Combined Science has not been offered since AY2021/22).] |
| Note 3: | The other elective must be any Category A subjects or M1/M2 (Extended Part of Mathematics Module 1 or Module 2). |
Others
- High choice banding in JUPAS application is preferred.
- School Reference Report will be specially considered.
- Candidates may be required to attend an interview.
#The requirements may review from time to time without prior notice. Please refer to the admission information announced by the HKBU Academic Registry as the updated information.
Applicants seeking admission on the strength of qualifications other than HKDSE results should apply directly to the University. For information on the application procedures and admission requirements, please refer to the website of HKBU Academic Registry.
Enquiries
Tel: (852) 3411-2481/ 3411-2960
Fax: (852) 3411-2461
Email: bcmd@hkbu.edu.hk